Machinist V

bakerhughes; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Private medical care options

Life insurance

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking an experienced Machinist V to support Aero and Machine Shop operations in Houston. You will operate large CNC and manual lathes, VTLs, and milling machines to manufacture and repair gas turbine, steam turbine, and aero-engine components while meeting OEM specs and tolerances.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of machining experience with CNC and manual equipment, GD&T proficiency, and the ability to read OEM drawings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 10+ years of related machining experience or equivalent.
• Advanced to expert-level machining skills across CNC and manual equipment.
• Experience with OD and ID turning, grinding, and burnishing.
• Proficiency operating CNC mills, CNC lathes, manual mills, manual lathes, and manual VTLs.
• Ability to calculate machining feeds, speeds, and setup requirements.
• Support Rotor Shop and Machine Shop operations per customer requirements.
• Experience machining steam rotors, gas rotors, cases, turbine components, aero components, and value rack repairs.
• Ability to operate both manual and CNC machining equipment.
• Experience with gas turbine repair operations (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Operate large CNC and manual lathes, VTLs, and milling machines.
• Manufacture and repair gas turbine, steam turbine, and aero-engine components to OEM specs.
• Interpret OEM drawings and Repair Engineering Instructions (REIs).
• Set up, adjust, and verify machining parameters (speed, feed, depth of cut).
• Select and align fixtures and cutting tools for mills, lathes, and grinders.
• Monitor operations and adjust for out-of-tolerance conditions.
• Support rotor and machine shop activities per customer requirements.
• Maintain quality and comply with safety standards.

Skills

CNC machining

Manual machining

GD&T

Reading drawings

Machining troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CNC lathes

VTLs

Milling machines

Manual lathes

Manual mills

Grinders/Burnishers

Job description

Machinist V

Delivering Precision Machining Through Technical Expertise and Operational Excellence. Supporting Critical Turbomachinery Repairs with Quality and Accuracy.

Partner with the best

Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company serving the oil and gas sector across more than 120 countries. The Commercial & Sales organization drives growth by building strong customer partnerships, commercializing hydrocarbons, and delivering integrated equipment and service solutions. With a focus on digital transformation and energy transition, the team leverages data-driven insights to optimize sales performance and maximize customer value.

Fuel your passion

As a Machinist V, you will support Aero and Machine Shop operations by operating large CNC and manual lathes, Vertical Turning Lathes (VTLs), and milling machines. You will manufacture and repair gas turbine, steam turbine, and aero-engine components while maintaining tight tolerances and meeting OEM requirements and specifications. You will interpret technical drawings and machining requirements, perform complex machining operations, and ensure quality execution of repair and manufacturing activities that support critical customer equipment.

As a Machinist V, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting a strong safety culture and promoting a safe-to-start mindset in all operations.
• Aligning large rotors, gas turbine components, and parts within tight tolerances for machining, grinding, and runout corrections.
• Programming CNC lathes, VTLs, and milling machines to support production and repair activities.
• Reading and interpreting OEM drawings, Repair Engineering Instructions (REIs), work instructions, and digital routers.
• Applying Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles to machining and inspection activities.
• Calculating and setting machining parameters including speed, feed, coolant flow, depth of cut, and cutting angles.
• Entering, retrieving, and editing CNC machine programs and control media.
• Monitoring machine operations to identify malfunctions or out-of-tolerance conditions and making necessary adjustments.
• Selecting, aligning, and securing fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on mills, lathes, and grinding equipment.
• Support machining, repair, and refurbishment activities while meeting OEM specifications and quality requirements.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Have 10+ years of related machining experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrate advanced to expert-level machining skills across CNC and manual equipment.
• Have experience performing OD turning, ID turning, grinding, and burnishing operations.
• Demonstrate proficiency operating CNC mills, CNC lathes, manual mills, manual lathes, and manual VTLs.
• Be able to calculate machining feed rates, speeds, and setup requirements.
• Support Rotor Shop and Machine Shop operations based on customer requirements.
• Have experience machining steam rotors, gas rotors, cases, gas turbine components, aero components, and value rack repairs.
• Demonstrate the ability to operate both manual and CNC machining equipment.
• Have experience supporting gas turbine repair operations, including HSPT, GE10, Frame 3, Frame 5, Frame 6, and Frame 7 rotors and component machining (preferred).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during the workday.
• Ability to safely lift and move machining tools, fixtures, and components as required.
• Ability to work around large rotating equipment and industrial machinery.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) in manufacturing and shop environments.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime and alternate shifts based on business needs.

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

• Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we must push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and dis